Academic Program Manager

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an Academic Programmes Manager in Romford. The successful candidate will manage Japanese student programmes, liaise with partners in Japan, and oversee a network of coordinators. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience with Japanese clients. This is a hybrid role offering a salary over 30K GBP.

Qualifications

• Background in education, cultural exchange, or EFL.
• Must be UK-based and hold a clean UK driving licence.
• Experience working with Japanese clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage Japanese student programmes.
• Liaise with partner offices in Japan.
• Oversee a remote network of Group Coordinators.
• Provide reports and updates to the General Manager.

Skills

Strong team management and leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Experience with Japanese clients

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Access

Job description

Educational Organization

Academic Programmes Manager

Salary; over 30K GBP

Location: Romford Hybrid

Academic Programmes Manager Main Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage all aspects of our Japanese student programmes, from initial brief to delivery
• Liaise daily with our partner offices in Japan to finalise programme content and respond to changing needs
• Oversee a remote network of Group Coordinators across the UK
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of host family details, delegating to support staff when needed
• Lead regular programme operations meetings and manage internal milestones and deadlines
• Greet visiting school groups and senior staff when required
• Collaborate with our Academic Planning Manager to align intercultural learning activities with English language goals
• Train and support new staff members as part of your team leadership responsibilities
• Provide regular reports and updates to the General Manager

Academic Programmes Manager Ideal Candidate:

• Strong team management and leadership skills
• Excellent communication - both written and face-to-face
• Ability to think strategically while staying on top of details
• Flexible, proactive, and comfortable with fast-changing plans
• Mature, professional, and confident dealing with senior stakeholders
• Must be UK-based, domestically settled, and hold a clean UK driving licence
• Background in education, cultural exchange, or EFL (English as a Foreign Language)
• Experience working with Japanese clients or knowledge of Japanese culture/language
• Familiarity with the UK school system and confidence in liaising with educational institutions
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint); database knowledge (e.g. MS Access) a plus
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and calm under pressure
• Ability to create and deliver presentations to diverse audiences